Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) for treatment of myopia up to -6.0 D. Results from 108 eyes after 12 months;Laser-epitheliale keratomileusis (LASEK) zur behandlung von myopien bis -6,0 dpt. Ergebnisse nach 12 monaten bei 108 augen

Ophthalmologe

Volumn 101, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 146-152

  Gabler, B ^a   Von Mohrenfels, C Winkler ^a   Herrmann, W ^a   Lohmann, C P ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL REGENSBURG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Astigmatism; LASEK; Laser epithelial keratomileusis; Myopia

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ASTIGMATISM; EXCIMER LASER; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; LASER EPITHELIAL KERATOMILEUSIS; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MYOPIA; PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY; WOUND HEALING;

EID: 1542346024     PISSN: 0941293X     EISSN: 14330423     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00347-003-0885-0     Document Type: Article

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